Sr. Paralegal - Litigation

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The Senior Paralegal - Litigation works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive cases, matters or entity-related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.
• Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.
• Experience with preparation related to witness interview, hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations or mediation.
• Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions.
• Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.
• Advanced understanding of Federal, State and local rules of procedure as well as court filing procedures, both electronic and hard copy.
• eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and service of same.
• Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.
• Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc., and assists with drafting motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Assists attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
• Prepares subpoenas and coordinates service of process.
• Researches legal issues and prepares memoranda of findings.
• Conducts document searches and creates electronic files/folders in Relativity database.
• Creates and maintains production and privilege logs.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.

• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Position is responsible for handling substantive projects and cases under the direction of a lawyer.
• Has in-depth knowledge of practice area and generally performs with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
• Solid technical skills necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters.
• Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Must have ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information.
• Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgement.
• Possess advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures;
  Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities.
• Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm’s practice groups.
• Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic understanding of litigation life cycle (filing complaint, discovery, motion practice, trial and…